National Tournament Fees & ExpensesREQUIRED(When we qualify for nationals)

$25 per student National Tournament Fee. Due May 1st.

All Alpha team members AND alternates, are required to pay this fee.

You can fundraise to cover this fee.

This fee helps to cover the costs of shipping team devices, swap meet expenses, and other miscellaneous team expenses associated with Nationals.

Team National T-shirt -- $12.50 each. Due May 1st.

This t-shirt is for the students going to nationals. The team has voted not to do this shirt for the past couple of years, but we vote as a team on this option each year.

In years past, the team has used the same design as the regular shirt, but put the names of those actually going to nationals on the shirts. Other years, this shirt was a totally different design than the regular team shirt.

If the team decides to have a team nationals shirt, then payment is due by May 1st.

The following expenses are required, but are not paid to the team. You can fundraise to cover the expenses of the student and a parent mentor/coach.

Airfare -- Historically, this has been $250 - $350 each, round trip. It depends on the city that nationals is located and which airport you fly in/out of.

Team Hotel -- Wednesday night thru Sunday morning are eligible for fundraising. We try to find a team hotel at a reasonable price. Historically, they’ve been $75 - $125 per night. It depends on the city that nationals is located.

Car Rental (or other form of transportation)– Wednesday thru Sunday rental expense and gas are eligible for fundraising.

Parking at the Host University – Thursday thru Saturday is eligible for fundraising. Most host universities have not charged for parking, but it happens on occasion.

National Tournament Fees & ExpensesOPTIONAL

Official National Tournament T-Shirts -- $12ish

Every year, the national tournament produces an official t-shirt. Families can elect to pre-purchase shirts with the team before the tournament. The t-shirts are handed out at the team meeting on Thursday night at nationals.

You can also purchase the official tournament t-shirt on campus during the tournament, but they usually cost more and they are often out of the size you want.

If you would like to purchase a shirt(s), payment is due by May 1st.

Team Banquet -- $12.50ish per person

Our team usually holds a team banquet Saturday after the competition is over, before the awards ceremony. It is usually held at a buffet style restaurant.